The Ghost Busters
“Spooks, monsters and ghouls got you down? The Ghost Busters will save the day!”
Series Overview
The Ghost Busters was a live-action children's television series that ran in 1975, about a team of bumbling detectives who would investigate ghostly occurrences. Only 15 episodes were created. This series reunited Forrest Tucker and Larry Storch in roles similar to their characters in F Troop. Tucker played Jake Kong, and Storch played zoot suit-wearing Eddie Spencer. The third member of the trio was Tracy the Gorilla, played by actor Bob Burns. The series was unrelated to the 1984 film Ghostbusters.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 15 Episodes
22 min per episode
1975 – 1975
Premiered: Sat, Sep 6, 1975
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 15: “The Abominable Snowman”
Spencer stumbles onto the scene when Dr. Centigrade is searching for a warm-blooded heart to transplant into the Abominable Snowman. Final episode of the series.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Richards
Norm Prescott, Lou Scheimer
Department Leadership Roster
Norm Prescott
Producer
Lou Scheimer
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ghost Busters
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What is The Ghost Busters about?
The Ghost Busters was a live-action children's television series that ran in 1975, about a team of bumbling detectives who would investigate ghostly occurrences. Only 15 episodes were created. This series reunited Forrest Tucker and Larry Storch in roles similar to their characters in F Troop. Tucker played Jake Kong, and Storch played zoot suit-wearing Eddie Spencer. The third member of the trio was Tracy the Gorilla, played by actor Bob Burns. The series was unrelated to the 1984 film Ghostbusters.
How many seasons does The Ghost Busters have?
The Ghost Busters comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Ghost Busters?
Key cast members in The Ghost Busters include Larry Storch, Forrest Tucker, Linda Gary, Susan Blu, Pat Fraley.
Who created or directed The Ghost Busters?
The Ghost Busters was developed and directed by Marc Richards.